MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check 7" Salt & Pepper Mill Set

They've taken traditional salt and pepper grinders, and turned them into statuesque tabletop conversation pieces by adding their signature check motifs. But they’re more than just pretty: The ceramic-geared grinders have excellent mechanics and are built to last, for use with whole peppercorns and coarse salt. Hand-painted checks and stripes are rich and beautiful on solid wood, with gold-tone accents, and no two are exactly the same. The set of two makes a fantastic gift—that is, if you can manage not to keep it for yourself!

Hand-painted solid wood with ceramic gears. Pieces may vary due to the handmade nature of each product. Imported.

DETAILS

Material :Wood

Height :7"

Use & Care

Ceramic Pottery Care and Use

While most glazed ceramic pieces (except those with lustre, decals or special embellishments), are dishwasher safe, hand-washing and drying with soap and water will extend the life and lustre of the finish.

Bisque (unglazed) ceramic, when scuffed or soiled, may be gently sanded with fine sandpaper and smoothed over with a damp, soft cloth. Because the red clay foot of each piece is unglazed, be sure to dry completely before placing on wood surfaces, as the moisture in the clay can cause damage to wood.

Courtly Check, Parchment Check, MacLachlan, and any other patterns that have lustre, decals or special embellishments require hand washing. To preserve the more delicate finishes used in production of these items, they should not be used in the freezer, microwave or oven.

Knife marks left on majolica or enamel plates may be gently removed with Soft Scrub, Bon Ami or other mild abrasive cleaners.

Taylor collection patterns and Piccadilly ceramics, when at room temperature, can be used in the microwave and oven. It is best to place a dish in a cool oven to bring it up to temperature. Placing cool dishes in a hot oven can cause the glaze to crack over time. We do not recommend using any ware that is cracked or chipped. Avoid use over or under direct concentrated heat. Do not use on the stove top or under a broiler. When baking foods that release juices while cooking, add a small amount of liquid to the dish in order to ensure even heating. Do not add cold liquids to hot dishes.

Allow dishes to cool completely before washing. To loosen baked-on food, soak cooled dishes and use plastic or nylon pads and nonabrasive cleaners when necessary.

Enamelware Care and Use

Please take care with your enamelware; while the surface is strong and durable, it’s not indestructible. Rough handling, banging or dropping a piece may cause the glazed glass surface to chip. As with any enamel product, some scratching and dulling of the surface is likely to occur over time.

While most enamelware pieces are dishwasher safe (except those with rattan, wood or knobs), hand-washing and drying will extend the life and lustre of the finish.

When washing, use a nonabrasive soap and sponge or nylon pad only. Dry immediately for best results.

Knife marks left on majolica or enamel plates may be gently removed with Soft Scrub, Bon Ami or other mild abrasive cleaners.

If marking from silverware should occur, apply a paste of baking soda and water to the area and rub gently to remove marks.

To remove burnt-on food, use a nylon-covered pad or wooden scraper, or loosen with a solution of baking soda and water.

Do not boil tea kettles dry, as this will result in damage to the finish. Boiling the kettle dry may also damage cooktops.

If water is allowed to remain in tea kettles, rusting may occur. To remove rust stains and mineral deposits, fill the kettle with water and add two tablespoons of baking soda and the juice of one half a lemon. Boil for four to five minutes. Rinse and dry.

Pieces that do not have rattan, wood, knobs, or other embellishments may be used in an oven, up to a maximum temperature of 400 degrees. Be sure the piece is at room temperature before it is placed in a warm oven.

Do not use enamelware in a microwave oven. Hand-painted glass should always be washed by hand with care to protect the finish. When washing, use a sponge or soft cloth, mild detergent, and warm (not hot) water. Glass with lustre embellishments (along the rim or elsewhere) should not come into prolonged contact with acidic foods such as lemons.

Glassware Care and Use

Hand-painted glass should always be washed by hand with care to protect the finish.

When washing, use a sponge or soft cloth, mild detergent, and warm (not hot) water.

Glass with lustre embellishments (along the rim or elsewhere) should not come into prolonged contact with acidic foods such as lemons.